Russia 88 [DVD]

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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: Russian ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), English ( Subtitles ), ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Anamorphic Widescreen, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: A film banned in Russia - a fusion of Romper Stomper, Romeo & Juliet and Man Bites Dog. It is an intense examination of skinhead culture seen through the activities of a gang of Moscow skinheads called Russia 88 and their charismatic leader, Blade. One day he finds out that his sister is seeing a boy from the Caucasus and all hell breaks loose. Inspired by the real xenophobia that has led to countless unsolved deaths of foreigners in Russia; this is raw, emotional and controversial filmmaking that makes a powerful political statement. ...Russia 88 ( Rossiya 88 ) ( Russia Eighty Eight )